Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor for Skilled Nursing Facility

Key Responsibilities

• Department Management: Plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day operations of both the housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure a clean, comfortable, and safe environment. 
• Staff Supervision: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate housekeeping and laundry aides. Conduct regular meetings and performance reviews. 
• Quality Assurance & Inspections: Make daily rounds to inspect resident rooms, bathrooms, common spaces, and clinical areas for sanitation, order, and safety. 
• Infection Control: Ensure staff strictly follow universal precautions, isolation procedures, and sanitation guidelines to prevent the spread of infections. 
• Supply & Equipment Inventory: Monitor usage and maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and garments. Ensure equipment is clean, maintained, and in safe working order. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations meet federal, state, and local nursing home guidelines. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of housekeeping or environmental services experience, preferably in a healthcare setting like a long-term care facility or hospital. 
• Leadership: Strong supervisory and team-management abilities with a proven track record of training and motivating staff. 
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of institutional cleaning methods, sanitation standards, and commercial laundry processes. 
• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Must be able to interact tactfully with residents, families, and staff.